BACKING

/ˈbæk.ɪŋ(ɡ)/ ► audio Scrabble 16 Words With Friends 20

Definition

  1. noun the act of providing approval and support. — synonyms: backup, championship, patronage
  2. noun something forming a back that is added for strengthening. — synonyms: mount
  3. noun financial resources provided to make some project possible. — synonyms: support, financial_support, funding, financial_backing

Examples

  • “the train backed into the station;  the horse refuses to back”
  • “I back you all the way;  which horse are you backing in this race?”
  • “The mugger backed her into a corner and demanded her wallet.”

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